Tuesday , 1 September 2026

SC Internacional vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
SC Internacional
1 – 2
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Thu 23 Jul 2026 · 00:30 UTC Beira-Rio 12,266 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 11' Kaio Jorge
0–2 64' Matheus Pereira
Johan Carbonero 83' 1–2
Y 16' Gerson
Y 18' Fagner
Y 33' Matheus Pereira
Alexandro Bernabei 35' Y
Y 45' Jonathan
Victor Gabriel 59' R
Y 66' Matheus Henrique
Y 89' Lucas Silva

Overview

Match Preview

SC Internacional vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Beira-Rio.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 25 52
2 CR Flamengo 24 48
3 CA Paranaense 25 45
4 Fluminense FC 25 42
5 EC Bahia 25 40
6 Cruzeiro EC 25 39
7 Coritiba FBC 25 37
8 CA Mineiro 24 36
9 RB Bragantino 24 35
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 25 32
11 Sao Paulo FC 24 30
12 Botafogo FR 24 30
13 Santos FC 24 29
14 EC Vitoria 25 29
15 Gremio FBPA 24 28
16 SC Internacional 25 25
17 Mirassol FC 24 25
18 CR Vasco da Gama 24 25
19 Clube do Remo 25 23
20 Chapecoense AF 24 14

Head-to-Head

4
5
2
SC Internacional 11 games · Avg 1.7 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2026-07-23 SC Internacional 1–2 Cruzeiro EC 2025-08-23 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 SC Internacional 2025-04-06 SC Internacional 3–0 Cruzeiro EC 2024-08-28 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 SC Internacional 2024-08-25 SC Internacional 1–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

SC Internacional
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jul Cruzeiro EC H 1–2 L
31 May RB Bragantino A 0–0 D
23 May EC Vitoria A 0–2 L
16 May CR Vasco da Gama H 4–1 W
09 May Coritiba FBC A 2–2 D
03 May Fluminense FC H 2–0 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jul SC Internacional A 2–1 W
31 May Fluminense FC H 0–0 D
24 May Chapecoense AF H 2–1 W
17 May SE Palmeiras A 1–1 D
10 May EC Bahia A 2–1 W
03 May CA Mineiro H 1–3 L

Season Stats

SC Internacional Cruzeiro EC
#16 Position #6
25 Points 39
25 Played 25
5 / 10 / 10 W / D / L 11 / 6 / 8
26 Scored 35
31 Conceded 36
-5 GD -1
1.00 PPG 1.56
20% Win % 44%

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season
24% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

SC Internacional are 16th (25 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (39 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

SC Internacional
0-15
1/1
16-30
5/4
31-45
1/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
4/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/5
31-45
6/3
46-60
4/2
61-75
4/2
76+
7/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

SC Internacional
Johan Carbonero 6 G 3 A
Alan Patrick 4 G 1 A
Alexandro Bernabei 4 G 1 A
Cruzeiro EC
Matheus Pereira 6 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 6 G
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. SC Internacional is hosting Cruzeiro EC for another epic battle.
  • 5' SC Internacional are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 10' Brazil international Matheus Henrique has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 11' What a strike from Kaio Jorge! The score is 0-1.
  • 16' It’s gonna be a card for Gerson.
  • 18' Cruzeiro EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 18.
  • 23' William has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 28' It’s high time Artur Jorge made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 33' Controversy at the stadium! Matheus Pereira argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 35' It’s a booking for SC Internacional player. Alexandro Bernabei gets a card.
  • 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Jonathan argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 46' Victor Gabriel is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gabriel Mercado at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' Bruno Rodrigues has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 23 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 56' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 59' Victor Gabriel was booked on 59.
  • 62' The crowd applauds Gabriel Pec as he leaves the pitch. Bruno Rodrigues steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 64' The deadlock is broken! Fabricio Bruno gets on the scoresheet on 64 minutes.
  • 66' It’s gonna be a card for Matheus Henrique.
  • 67' Controversy at the stadium! Matheus Henrique argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 72' A quiet spell here at Beira-Rio. SC Internacional seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 73' SC Internacional ring the changes. Alerrandro has done his job and it is now time for Juninho to step up.
  • 77' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Luis Sinisterra exits the field as Lucas Silva enters on 77.
  • 82' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 83' What composure from Johan Carbonero! The Colombia international strokes it home. 1-2.
  • 86' The SC Internacional manager makes a substitution. Rodrigo Villagra departs to be replaced by Paulinho.
  • 87' Wanderson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gerson on 87 minute.
  • 89' Lucas Silva picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • It finishes all square. SC Internacional and Cruzeiro EC share the spoils 1-2.

Lineups

SC Internacional Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paulo Pezzolano

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matheus Pereira 2
Kaio Jorge 2
Nonato 2
Wanderson 2
Rafael Borre 2
Dede 1
Johan Carbonero 1
Paolo Guerrero 1

Head to Head

2026-07-23 SC Internacional 1–2 Cruzeiro EC 2025-08-23 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 SC Internacional 2025-04-06 SC Internacional 3–0 Cruzeiro EC 2024-08-28 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 SC Internacional 2024-08-25 SC Internacional 1–0 Cruzeiro EC

SC Internacional Form

2026-07-23 SC Internacional 1–2 Cruzeiro EC L 2026-05-31 RB Bragantino 0–0 SC Internacional D 2026-05-23 EC Vitoria 2–0 SC Internacional L 2026-05-16 SC Internacional 4–1 CR Vasco da Gama W 2026-05-09 Coritiba FBC 2–2 SC Internacional D 2026-05-03 SC Internacional 2–0 Fluminense FC W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2026-07-23 SC Internacional 1–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2026-05-31 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Fluminense FC D 2026-05-24 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Chapecoense AF W 2026-05-17 SE Palmeiras 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2026-05-10 EC Bahia 1–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2026-05-03 Cruzeiro EC 1–3 CA Mineiro L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.39 SC Internacional xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: SC Internacional or Cruzeiro EC 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
SC Internacional38% Draw29% Cruzeiro EC33%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

SC Internacional or Draw
67%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
62%
SC Internacional or Cruzeiro EC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SC Internacional28% Draw47% Cruzeiro EC25%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9%
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
3%

Asian Handicap — SC Internacional

Handicap SC Internacional covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 20% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 18% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.